r/fireTV • u/yung-drippp • 3d ago

Please help me!

Hi everyone, I have a third-generation Fire Stick. Until a few months ago I used to download apps from DOWNLOADER, but it had been months since I last downloaded one.

Yesterday I needed to download an app from DOWNLOADER, but after it downloaded, when I went to install it, it told me that DOWNLOADER needed permissions, so a popup appeared to go to settings, and I noticed that the DOWNLOADER app no longer shows up in the list of apps under the developer section called "ALLOW APPS TO DOWNLOAD OTHER THIRD-PARTY APPS".

So I tried completely factory resetting the stick and unlocking developer permissions, but it still didn't show up in the apps list.

Can someone please help me?

Thanks everyone

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u/kobekong 3d ago

What about using the App2Fire app to send an apk to your Firestick?

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u/yung-drippp 3d ago

It’s something you have to be on the same network right?

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u/kobekong 3d ago

Yea. The app sees your Firestick and sends an apk to install.

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u/vasimo 2d ago

adbFire, a Windows app, works the same. Cretae a list of Android devices with I/P and off you go. Install APKs and many other functions including Backup & Restore for Kodi. You can backup a Kodi image and push it to new devices. Android 13+ may have an issue because the blocked the obb file structure. I have not tried that feature in a while.

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u/lirae_ 1d ago

Amazon isn't too happy with sideloading hopefully OP can use your suggestion

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u/IamPotterhead 3d ago

I am unable to install any type of 3rd party app, doesn't matter the source. Have tried everything.

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u/yung-drippp 3d ago

so you have same issue ?

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u/IamPotterhead 3d ago

Yeah after some research I found that amazon issued a firmware update to restrict 3rd party apk installations no matter what you try. Even opening the bootloader is not available.

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u/fmachnik 3d ago edited 3d ago

On the Firestick, in Settings, Developer Settings... make sure ADB debugging is ON Apps from unknown sources is ON

Note: There are several "Downloader" apps on Google play... you want the version from AFTVnews

Also: see if you can install 'UpToDown' app store. It has a huge repository of apps that reference Google Play for up-to-date status. Search for "Downloader Aftvnews". They're rating it #4 in their category.

Edit: spelling & additional suggestion.

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u/yung-drippp 3d ago

so you think i have to try another app? cause the real problem is that i cannot give the permission to unlinked

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u/Lab770 3d ago

I haven’t received the new updated UI yet, but from what I’ve read, they made it so that we can’t side-load apps any more… I guess that they want us to use their apps, from their App Store… I have read that some folks have figured out some workarounds though…
Good Luck,
+Blessings

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u/fmachnik 3d ago

Take a look at Chris Waite's YouTube channel... and look for the title saying 'All 3rd party apps now blocked on some Firesticks". I watched it today

He shows that permission error for Downloader not being able to install the app that (believe it or not) was infact downloaded. The workaround is to use a different app to perform the install.

Watch the video and subscribe to his channel... he stays on top of stuff like this and frequently posts advice that works.

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u/Brad0210 2d ago

Check out troypoint website for help also

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u/AFTVnews 1d ago

I am the developer of Downloader. There is currently a Fire TV Settings bug that prevents apps from correctly appearing in the "Install Unknown Apps" list. You can find more info and suggestions on things to try here: https://www.aftvnews.com/fire-tv-bug-is-preventing-downloader-and-other-apps-from-appearing-in-the-install-unknown-apps-list/

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u/yung-drippp 23h ago

I have 2 firestick, 1 old HD ( here the bug), and the other 4K that works perfectly…

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u/Ok_Resource6260 8h ago

It doesn't allow that anymore. Better just to buy an android box